Leo Tong Chen is a Saïd Business School alumnus who completed the MBA programme in 2001. He was a young entrepreneur when he joined the MBA programme and went on to found dGav Capital, a venture capital investment management firm focusing on new material, new energy, electronic vehicles, environment protection, healthcare, biotechnology and artificial intelligence sectors. In 2017, Tong Chen felt he was now at the point in his career where he was able to give something back.
For the 2023-24 class, we can offer two scholarships for £30,000 and one for £15,000, which is offered in partnership with the Rewley Fund.
Value
One scholarship for £15,000
Two scholarships for £30,000
Number available
Three.
Eligibility criteria
You must be ordinarily resident in one of the following countries:
With a strong presence in the continent, which supplies more than half of the company’s crude oil and natural gas production, Africa for Eni is the past, the present and the future.
Eni has a long tradition of supporting scholarships. To reinforce the company’s expertise in its business areas, Eni works with the most prestigious national and international universities including Oxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and leading Italian Universities.
Value
Course fees, a grant for living costs, and one return air fare.
Number available
Up to two scholarships.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must be ordinarily resident in one of the African countries in which Eni operates:
Algeria
Angola
Côte d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Gabon
Ghana
Kenya
Libya
Morocco
Mozambique
Nigeria
South Africa
Tunisia
Selection criteria
High aspiring and high potential African MBA candidates who can contribute to better leadership and governance of the continent.
Awarded on the basis of academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.
Eni has a long tradition of supporting scholarships. The 'Scuola Enrico Mattei' paved the way for postgraduate education in Italy and proved to be a pioneer for managerial studies in Europe. Since 1957 the 'Scuola' has granted scholarships to around 2,600 young graduates from 111 different countries to attend an oil and energy industry 'Master MEDEA' programme, spreading the Mattei legacy throughout the world. Eni’s training and knowledge management is promoted and implemented through Eni Corporate University. To reinforce the company’s expertise in its business areas, Eni works with the most prestigious national and international universities including Oxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and leading Italian Universities.
Value
Course fees, a grant for living costs, and one return air fare per year for the duration of the programme.
Number available
One scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
All DPhil in Management applicants are eligible.
Selection criteria
Awarded on the basis of academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.
Preference will be given to applicants who are of African nationality and/or have an interest in corporate reputation.
The Adara Foundation, a non-profit social enterprise in Nigeria, focuses on empowering women and advancing education in Africa. The Foundation shares Saïd Business School’s commitment to greater gender parity in education and supports our aim to foster a global MBA community with representation from all over the world.
Value
50% of the course fees.
Number available
One scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
Open to female candidates who are ordinarily resident in and a national of an African country.
Selection criteria
Awarded on the basis of academic excellence demonstrated through degree results, GMAT or GRE score, previous university prizes and awards, and other academic achievements.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Africa's development and an intention to continue to contribute to Africa's development.
My counsellor contacted me every day throughout the application process and helped me receive an unconditional offer. I am so grateful to SI-UK and will never forget them. I will study very hard as I feel this is the best reward I can give the whole team.
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My counsellor contacted me every day throughout the application process and helped me receive an unconditional offer. I am so grateful to SI-UK and will never forget them. I will study very hard as I feel this is the best reward I can give the whole team. 
